2:10:55 for fifth by Brit Scott Overall.
2:10:55 for fifth by Brit Scott Overall.
Very good debut by Scott Overall in 2:10:56.
Disqualify the men's WR, they had pacers for over 30K!!!!!!
winner so nearly fell over at the end
How is Lacy Underall doing?
actually.
Makau likes saying "actually"
Thanks Letrsunners for all the live commentary throughout this world-record marathon performance ; we've been through a historic race just now.
Listening to Makau giving a gracious victory interview (in English), and then heading off to bed. Goodnight Letsrun, and congratulations to our new world record holder Patrick Makau.
Cheers,
Wino Hobo
How is the English Jewess, Paula doing? I hope her rabbi blessed her with a blood transfusion before the race.
PATRICK MAKAU in i post race interview, says he knew could break the record at 21K. Says his body wasn't feeling good the morning but just seconds before the race he felt revitalised.
CONGRATULATIONS PATRICK MAKAU. WHAT A YEAR FOR KENYA.
Kiplagat sub 2:20?
Paula is doing ok in 4th for now - might move up to third as Habtamus is slowing
FLORENCE KIPLAGAT WINS IN 2:19:44
where the heck is geb
Kiplagat is about the size of that hobbit the dug up in Flores
Mikitenko second
Paula coming in now
Mikitenko 2nd in 2:22:19
Radcliffe 3rd in 2:23:47
Radcliffe is back - great stepping stone for next year
Looks like Geb dropped out somewhere before 40k.
Was 2nd Place the pacesetter that looked like he was encouraging Geb along around 35k
This race had everything from action (blistering early pace); drama (Haile dropping out); comedy (Makau's hurdle) and suspense (where's Haile?).